Materials Science & Engineering: Materials Engineering MS
Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
Is this program right for you?
As a student in the accelerated master’s materials engineering program you can choose from four focus areas designed to give you a deeper understanding of the materials engineering specialty that aligns with your career and personal goals. In one year, you’ll graduate with the specialized knowledge to further your career in the field of materials science.
- Accelerated and course-based, so you graduate in one year, with no thesis required
- Choose your focus area: Nanomaterials and Nanoengineering, Engineering Materials and Processes, Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing for Microelectronics, or Computation and Artificial Intelligence in Materials Engineering
- Network and work alongside faculty and alumni who care about your success
Education that works for you
Build a comprehensive and applied knowledge base for materials engineering with the UW–Madison accelerated MS in Materials Science and Engineering.
Program type
Master’s degree
Degree awarded
Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
Commitment
3 semesters
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Format
Accelerated
Face-to-face
Credits
30 graduate credits
Admission terms
Program admits for fall and summer terms
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
Yes
International eligibility
Yes
Application deadlines
Summer 2025
- Deadline: December 15, 2024
Fall 2025
- Deadline: December 15, 2024
Summer 2026
- Deadline: December 15, 2025
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Program requirements
Application materials required
November 6, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Program Overview & Career Outlook: Materials Science & Engineering
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Materials Science & Engineering: Materials Engineering MS
$104,100
Median salary in 2023
Job titles
Top industries
Top employers
13.7%
Projected growth from 2020–2032. Source: Lightcast™ 2023.
#9
graduate ranking among U.S. public universities
U.S. News & World Report, 2024
What you’ll learn
Push the boundaries of materials science with the Materials Science & Engineering: Materials Engineering program. Delve into cutting-edge topics like nanomaterials, artificial intelligence and semiconductor design to engineer the future.
- Nanomaterials
- Nanoengineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Semiconductors
- Microelectronics
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